Blessed
with some of the most spectacular and beautiful landscapes any
where,
it is a travellers paradise -lofty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush
green valleys, fast flowing rivers, enchanting mountain lakes,
flower bedecked meadows, beautiful temples and monasteries steeped
in time. May it be for relaxing, sightseeing, trekking, mountaineering,
fishing, para-gliding, skiing, ice skating and golf, Himachal
has it all...Come Explore Himachal with Tour my India....
Isolated
by high mountain ranges, the valley of Chamba is noted for the
magnificence of its scenery. The British Governor General, Lord
Dalhousie, visiting this area around the middle of the 19th century
for a quiet retreat, came upon a charming spot on a ridge overlooking
the plains. This was to become the attractive little hill town
that was named after him.
Set
amidst thickly wooded hills, clothed in deodar and pine, Dalhousie
has marvellous forest trails and picnic spots with splendid vistas
over the Chamba Valley. A touch of the "Raj" still lingers
in the little unspoilt town.
Around
Dalhousie
Subhash
Baoli (2,085 m)
Not far from the G.P.O. Square is the spring at Subhash Baoli
with panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains. (1.6 km)
Satdhara
(2,036 m)
Sparkling springs close to town, rich in mica and other minerals,
are noted for their medicinal properties.
Panjpulla
Beyond Sathara is another pretty spot where the water from a natural
tank flows under five little bridges. (2 km)
Bakrota
Hills (2,085 m)
The Bakrota Mall, a popular walking circuit around these hills
has a spectacular view of the mountains.
Kalatope
(2,440 m)
An ideal weekend retreat with forest rest houses and beautiful
spots for picnics, in a little wildlife sanctuary. (8.5 km)
Bara
Pather
Enroute to Kalatope is the temple of Bhulwani Matha, in the village
of Ahla. (4 km)
Dhainkund
(2,745 m)
The high peak of Dhainkund offers a bird's-eye view of the verdant
valleys of the Beas, Chenab and Ravi rivers. (10 km)
Khajjiar
(1,851 m)
While it is possible to go by road, Khajjiar is just a pleasant
one day walk from Dalhousie. An emerald, saucer shaped meadow
at Khajjiar, surrounded by dense deodar forests, has a lake at
its centre with a floating island, a forest rest house, a little
temple with a golden spire and a golf course. (22 km)
Getting
There & Away
Air
The nearest airport is Kangra ( Gaggal , 12 Km)
Rail
The nearest narrow gauge railhead is Kangra (18 Km). The nearest
broad gauge station Pathankot, (90 Km), is linked to major towns.
Road
Well connected by road. Some distances are as follows: Delhi 514
Km, Chandigarh 239 Km, Kulllu 214 Km, Shimla 332 Km, Chamba 192
Km.
General Information
Altitude : Between 1,250 metrs. and 2,000 metrs.
Temperature: Between 35 C in summer and 0 C in winter
Best Season : April to June/September to October
Clothing : (Summers/Winter) Light Woollens/Heavy Woollens
STD Code : 01892
Chail-kufri
Chamba
Dalhousie & Kajjiar
Dharamshala
Kalpa & Sangala
Kasauli
Kinnau & Kangra
Kullu-Manali
Lahul Spiti
Nahan & Solan
Naldera
Parwanoo & Masorba
Shimla
